CCM Ribcor Trigger 9 Pro vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE

CCM$429.99

Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE

HockeyStickMan$179.99

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Trigger 9 Pro is noticeably lighter and has a much wider flex selection, but the Blackout is way more affordable and still hits the elite category. If weight and refined CCM engineering matter to you, you pay for it; if budget is the priority and you shoot 70 flex or under, the Blackout is hard to ignore.

The numbers

Weight

345g55g lighter

400g

Price

CA$430

CA$180CA$250 cheaper

Curves

2 options

Kick point

Low

Pick the CCM Ribcor Trigger 9 Pro

•You want the lightest, most dialed-in low kick release available
•You need flex options between 75 and 85
•You play at a high level and can justify the premium price

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE

•You want an elite-category stick at less than half the price
•You shoot 50 or 70 flex and a P28 or W28 curve works for you
•You like the Pavel Barber connection or want a backup stick without breaking the bank

CCM

Ribcor Trigger 9 Pro

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE

Price

$429.99

$179.99

Brand

CCM

HockeyStickMan

Year

2024